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    The county building that previously housed the Cooperative Extension office has been a topic of discussion over the last few years, and the county is now expected to take action Tuesday on whether to raze the building. Photo by Christa Jennings     The old county building is a rock structure utilizing local…

  Paddling participants arrive at Double Bridges for take out at the end of the 2025 Creek Run Festival. Photo by Christa Jennings   Matthew Reams with the Coosa County Association of Scenic Waterways arrives at the take-out spot after completing the float. Photo by Christa Jennings     Laci Brown shows the 32-quart RTIC…

  By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   With the end of another school year in sight, local agencies and organizations are gearing up for summer activities while youth and families are planning ways to spend their summer. From free meals for youth to summer reading programs and events for families, there’s something for everyone…

  By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   The Town of Rockford is continuing its efforts to clean up and update town ordinances, having recently considered and approved multiple ordinances. During its March meeting, two ordinances were introduced for consideration only. Those were ordinances R-MISC-2025-04-01 and R-ELE-2025-04-01. After being introduced at the March meeting, the…

    Sheriff Michael Howell and some deputies attend the Law Enforcement Academy’s graduation to congratulate Coosa County’s two newest deputies. From left are Investigator Travis Ward, Chief Deputy Scott Hammond, Deputy Leyton Moeser, Deputy Ryan Brown, Sheriff Howell, and Lt. Bradgel Moon. Photo submitted   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   The Coosa…

    District 1 County Commissioner John Forbus presents a resolution to Thomas Cleveland’s daughter, Wanda Chesnutt, reflecting a bridge being named in honor of her dad. Photo by Lydia Waters     Wanda Chesnutt, daughter of World War II veteran Thomas Cleveland, speaks about and honors her dad during the Commission meeting following the…

Proposed proclamation boundary addition would include portion of Coosa County   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   On Tuesday U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville and U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers introduced the Talladega National Forest Expansion Act, with the Alabama Trails Foundation working with the legislators to expand the Talladega National Forest. The expansion of the…

  By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   Last Thursday’s meeting of the Board of Education saw the approval of field trips, a contract and policy, updated job description, and a few personnel matters. With Board President Tiffany McCain absent, Vice President Sharon Massie oversaw the meeting, with all other members present. The Board unanimously…